Fashion-conscious photography lovers can now have the best of both worlds with the innovative new DSLR divider insert created for select bags in the stylish E-GO Collection from Jill-e Designs, the leading maker of head-turning, protective camera & career bags for today’s tech-savvy, on-the-go lifestyle.
Monte Zucker Photographic Education is proud to announce its Spring 2012 How To Photograph Everyone Tour! The tour features Clay Blackmore and spans 30 cities with a total of 49 appearances. Clay will be doing a seminar in each city and will also be doing a full-day workshop in 19 cities. Each stop is an opportunity to learn the tips, tricks, and secrets of portraiture and wedding photography.
Nikon Inc. introduced the new COOLPIX P510 with a 42x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, from a wide 24mm to an amazing 1,000mm focal range. The P510 features advanced optical Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization, which ensures that the photographer captures their intended subject with exceptional image quality. With this kind of extreme focal length, the need for superior image stabilization becomes essential for photos and HD video. Photographers are given increased stability with the additional zoom control located on the side of the lens barrel. To further enhance image quality and help combat challenging low-light conditions, the COOLPIX P510 includes an advanced 16.1-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor. Utilizing the high-speed continuous shooting performance (capture five images at full resolution in approximately one second) of the CMOS sensor and fast autofocus (AF), the COOLPIX P510 makes it possible to capture even the most spontaneous moments.
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS20, the world’s slimmest digital camera with a 20x optical zoom lens. With a powerful zoom, a 24mm ultra wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens and the ability to shoot full-High Defintion (HD), the new LUMIX ZS20 builds on the series’ success as an extremely versatile point-and-shoot model. With a newly-redesigned lens system, the LUMIX ZS20 features a new mechanical structure and optical system to further improve image quality and with Nano Surface Coating technology, the LUMIX ZS20 offers stunning image clarity with minimized ghosting and flare.
Photogenic Professional Lighting announces the launch of the PL5R-FRES Fresnel Modifier, a 5-inch vented conical reflector with Fresnel Glass lens and two-panel barn doors.
The PL5R-FRES is designed for glamour and product photography and produces a crisp beam of light with defined soft shadow edges, creating smooth even-coverage. The removable Fresnel Glass is constructed as an optical spotlight with a well-designed circle border that fades outwards from the center, producing a flood-style beam. Additionally, the lens’ satin-anodized reflective surface allows the light transition to create beautiful skin tones, as well as sharp details.
Lowel-Light has released the first two models of their new Lowel Prime LED Lighting System, the Prime 400 and 200, in dedicated tungsten color models. Both models will be followed shortly by their daylight color counterparts. Lowel Prime LED fixtures are not only more more powerful in their output than most of the competition in their price class, but they also boast a considerably wider beam angle than most other fixtures.
On 18th September 2012, the world’s largest and most important event for the international photography and imaging sector will once again open its doors in Cologne, Germany. photokina 2012 will present the complete range of the global imaging market; approximately 1,200 suppliers from more than 40 countries are expected to attend the fair in 2012. More than 180,000 visitors from over 160 countries attended the World of Imaging in 2010.
Nik Software (www.niksoftware.com) has announced Snapseed® for the Mac. Snapseed is an innovative photo enhancement and sharing app with a powerful suite of imaging filters and tools for anyone, anywhere to transform any image into an extraordinary photo. Designed exclusively for the Mac and available now on the Mac App Store, this new version of Snapseed combines Nik Software’s professional photography tools with its award-winning interface to deliver a powerful new photography app to Mac users.
FUJIFILM North America Corporation has introduced its newest and most advanced addition to its premium, high quality X-Series digital camera line-up – the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 interchangeable lens digital camera system.
Giving photo enthusiasts and professional photographers a new level of speed and performance, the new Sony XQD™ memory cards support the recently adopted XQD specification for high-speed, high-performance digital image capture. Using the XQD memory cards, XQD compatible high-end DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera users can capture up to approximately 100 frames in RAW format in continuous shooting mode. In addition to outstanding high-speed data transfer capability, the new cards are highly reliable to protect users’ data and images.
Alien Skin Software today announced Exposure® 4, the new version of its photography effects plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®, Photoshop Elements, and Photoshop Lightroom®. Exposure provides accurate film simulation and a wide range of creative effects in a simple interface.
Exposure brings all the creative tools of film photography to the world of digital, such as discontinued films, dark room tricks, and lo-fi camera quirks. Popular classic films are accurately simulated, like Kodachrome, Polaroid, and Panatomic-X. Exposure reproduces the ethereal glow of black & white infrared film, and now color infrared.
Phase One has released Media Pro 1.2. Media Pro, a powerful photography assistant for finding, organizing, and sharing digital images and videos no matter where the files are stored. Media Pro supports very large photo libraries, with support for photo and video files from more than 100 different cameras.
Epson America, Inc. introduced the Epson Artisan 1430 wide-format printer. Offering Ultra Hi-Definition prints as large as 13”x 19”, convenient wireless networking and mobile printing, the Artisan 1430 enables photo enthusiasts and professionals alike to complete a wide range of creative and professional projects.
BosStrap has reengineered the BosStrap Camera Sling System with an improved one piece design, the BosStrap OP Camera Sling.
The BosStrap OP always remains attached to your
Camera, but there are significant differences compared to conventional neck
straps. Sling straps incorporate a sliding fitting that moves along the strap, not
requiring the strap itself to move. In use, the camera glides smoothly along the
strap up to your eye; when not in use the camera rests comfortably at your hip.
The sling design dates back to 1885.
Designed for use with current model
DSLR's, camcorders and audio recorders, the MK100 is fitted with a
14mm electret condenser capsule which produces high quality audio
with a uni-directional pick-up. The microphone's Super Cardiod
design ensures maximum sound output from the front of the
microphone resulting in targeted audio recordings with minimum
interference from both sides and behind. The unique rubber
suspension absorbs unwanted mechanical vibrations from the
camera.
A 3-position volume sensitivity switch allows the user to optimize the
microphone's performance when recording both high and low level
audio. A "Low-Cut" setting minimizes wind noise. With its Hot Shoe
adapter and a 3/8" thread, the MK100 fits easily on any camera,
boompole, monopod or tripod. MAP is $159.95.
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Designed for use with current model
DSLR's, camcorders and audio recorders, the MK100 is fitted with a
14mm electret condenser capsule which produces high quality audio
with a uni-directional pick-up. The microphone's Super Cardiod
design ensures maximum sound output from the front of the
microphone resulting in targeted audio recordings with minimum
interference from both sides and behind. The unique rubber
suspension absorbs unwanted mechanical vibrations from the
camera.
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